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Helios became angry at Odysseus' men because they ate his cattle. It was because of that slip-up that Helios had Zeus obliterate Odysseus' crew.

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What were Odysseus' men forbidden from in Helios'?

Odysseus' men were forbidden to slay and or eat the cattle of Helios' island.


The god whose cattle odysseus' crew consumed?

hyperion or Helios


What was odysseus' reaction after killing Helios' cattle?

After Odysseus kills the Helios' cattle, he is not sure what to do. He realizes it was a mistake and shortly afterward they kill his crew.


Why does Odysseus land on Helios' island?

Odysseus lands on Helios' island because his men disobey his orders and slaughter Helios' sacred cattle for food while he is away. This act angers Helios, resulting in a punishment that further delays Odysseus' journey home.


What advice was Odysseus given regarding Helios?

Odysseus was told not to harm Helios' cattle on the island of Thrinacia, as they were sacred to the god. Disobeying this warning would bring about severe consequences for Odysseus and his crew, as it did when they slaughtered the cattle out of hunger and faced the wrath of Helios.


How does Odysseus claim to know of the conversation between Zeus and Helios?

Odysseus claims to have been told about the conversation between Zeus and Helios because Calypso, goddess of the sea, told him. She in turn was told by the messenger Hermes.


Why was Zeus mad at Odysseus?

Odysseus and his men landed their ship in Thrinacia, the home of Helios' sacred cattle. Odysseus and his men were warned not to touch the cattle but as Odysseus sleeps his men slaughter and eat them. Helos' tells Zeus that if justice is not done he will take the sun to Hades. Therefore Zeus destroys Odysseus' ship.


What crime do Odysseus' men commit while he is praying?

While Odysseus is praying to the gods, his men commit the crime of slaughtering and eating Helios' sacred cattle, despite being warned not to by Odysseus. This act angers Helios and leads to dire consequences for Odysseus and his crew.


What happens as a result of the incident on Helios' island?

As a result of the incident on Helios' island, Odysseus' crew kills and eats the sacred cattle of Helios. In retaliation, Helios asks Zeus to punish them, leading to a deadly storm that destroys Odysseus' ship and drowns his crew, leaving only Odysseus alive to continue his journey home.


Why do Odysseus' men beg him to stop on Helios' island?

They see Helios' cattle and want to steal some.


What is Odysseus doing when the men slaughter the cattle?

Odysseus is sleeping when the cattle are slaughtered.


Why did Odysseus eat the cattle of Helios?

They were starving and they wanted filling foods, so they disobeyed Odysseus.